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kokhongw said:
With A1c of 8.4% and BG of 202, a few days of metformin is not going to bring it down. You would usually need consistently good glucose control for 3 months to bring down the A1c to non-diabetic levels.

For that you would need a combination of carbs reduction and intermittent fasting. Without the intetmittently fasting, it will be a more gradual process... 6-9 months...
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But after two days after diagnosis, my BG IS reduced to 143 and then (maybe another day after) is 100. And now only 70-94. I lose 2 stones already. And my diet is very strict.
 
Resurgam said:
I am not sure what the conversion factor is, but my doctor said that my Hba1c was very bad at 91 in UK terms - and I stopped taking the tablets after about 5 weeks of total misery, went on diet alone, no fasting at all, a bit more exercise but that was because I had more energy, and I got down (just) to prediabetic in 80 days - easy. I even experimented and got high BG levels when checking just how bad for me some foods are.
Low carb eating is very very effective in lowering BG levels.
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You know, here is Sth hit me very bad. I wish I don't take any meds. I wish I only control diet and exercise. I know you are maybe parents. So I'm just 18. My mother didn't said anything after she heard that her only child got t2. It was emotional problem. And I hate taking meds. I wish I could be like other kid.
 
It is a shock when you get that diagnosis. But that might help in making you determined to beat it. You seem to be doing well with your bg levels and weight reduction. I'm sure you can beat this.
 
But you are exactly like other young people - but if you are 18 you are not a kid.
At 18 I left home, got married, had my own flat, a motorbike and a small yacht - I was a responsible person in charge of my own destiny and saving up to buy a house of my own.
I am 66 years old now, and I makes sure I do not need to take meds, I take precautions so I stay alive and healthy.
I bought the house, sold the yacht and the motorbike, bought a car - worked hard.
Today I bought a new drum and tomorrow I am going to play it for dancing to celebrate May Day.
 
Prem51 said:
It is a shock when you get that diagnosis. But that might help in making you determined to beat it. You seem to be doing well with your bg levels and weight reduction. I'm sure you can beat this.
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Thanks.
 
Resurgam said:
But you are exactly like other young people - but if you are 18 you are not a kid.
At 18 I left home, got married, had my own flat, a motorbike and a small yacht - I was a responsible person in charge of my own destiny and saving up to buy a house of my own.
I am 66 years old now, and I makes sure I do not need to take meds, I take precautions so I stay alive and healthy.
I bought the house, sold the yacht and the motorbike, bought a car - worked hard.
Today I bought a new drum and tomorrow I am going to play it for dancing to celebrate May Day.
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Yes, I will make myself strong. Thanks
 
Ly_atdia said:
But after two days after diagnosis, my BG IS reduced to 143 and then (maybe another day after) is 100. And now only 70-94. I lose 2 stones already. And my diet is very strict.
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If you are able to maintain this level for 3 months, then you should be able to see normal non-diabetic HbA1c levels and possibly remain medication free.
 
I see diabetes (T2) a condition that you have to take control of. Just see it as a personal challenge .. Like all challenges in life, there are options, your biggest option now to choose to be strong .. to be in control and to be different. Your friends don't have T2 ..its not their thing .. its yours. If you keep it private or shout it from the roof tops, its your choice. You are young and have lots to learn, but learn you will. I look forward to seeing you post that you have your reading in the normal range and kicked your T2 into remission .. but if thats not happening then I want to read that you have the right medication and your looking forward to a life with you in control. Please never think having to take the medication is a bad thing. Without all my heart meds I would not be here to lecture you on life choices and T2 diabetes.
 
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